Solve for the missing side of a right triangle using the pythagorean theorem ex

The video tutorial explains how to solve for a missing side in a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem. It begins by introducing the theorem and its formula, emphasizing the importance of identifying the hypotenuse and legs. The tutorial then demonstrates the application of the theorem with a specific example, showing the calculation process and solving for the unknown side. The final result is presented as a radical, which cannot be simplified further.

What is the first step in applying the Pythagorean theorem to a right triangle?

• Identify the hypotenuse and the legs

• Calculate the area of the triangle

• Measure the angles of the triangle

• Find the perimeter of the triangle

In the Pythagorean theorem, what does the equation a^2 + b^2 = c^2 represent?

• The calculation of the hypotenuse in an isosceles triangle

• The formula for the area of a circle

• The sum of the angles in a triangle

• The relationship between the sides of a right triangle

If one leg of a right triangle is 5 and the other is 2, what is the value of the hypotenuse squared?

• 20

• 29

• 30

• 25

What is the final step in solving for the unknown side using the Pythagorean theorem?

• Multiply the lengths of the legs

• Subtract the smaller leg from the hypotenuse

• Take the square root of the sum of the squares of the legs

• Add the lengths of the legs

What is the simplified form of the square root of 29?

• 5.4

• sqrt 29

• 5.3

• 6